Id planned to walk along Federal Pass track early Sunday and then head offtrack down into Cedar Creek Valley and camp. The forecast (checked on Friday before my plans changed) was for cool weather 10-16C in the mtns with 30 km/h winds. So Id thought this would be one of my final opportunities to go for an overnight walk before the hot weather (and bushfire danger) returned.
My route would have taken through the fire zone at the worst time (Sunday late morning/midday). Im not sure when the fire started but I think around midday/afternoon Sunday?
My planned camp site was on the very edge of the fire with the only escape to head further down Cedar Valley (in dense offtrack bush)
Just shows how quickly fires can start and spread even when the forecast is for cool weather. (and also, how quickly the weather can change)
A real eye opener on the dangers we all face walking this summer..
The fire is still burning and not under control.
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